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October 15
Liberia: Methodist Bishop Quire's Qagmire
Bishop Samuel J. Quire, presiding prelate of the Liberia Annual Conference (LAC) of the United Methodist Church (UMC), has addressed the contentious issue surrounding his refusal… Read more »
October 14
Liberia: Methodist Church in Confusion Over Gay Rights
The premises of the New Georgia United Methodist Church, located in Gardnersville, was a scene of heavy protest as the Sunday, October 13 worship service was disrupted as… Read more »
September 26
Liberia: LNBA Targets Release of 200 Pretrial Detainees in Next 12 Months
Ahead of the reopening of its Legal Aid Clinic, aimed at decongesting overcrowded prisons, the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) has disclosed a plan to facilitate the… Read more »
September 25
Liberia: Disabled Community Was Disenfranchised in the 2023 Elections
The National Commission on Disability had disclosed that the 2023 presidential and legislative election lacks freedom, transparency and fairness as it was believed to be. Read more »
September 24
Liberia: Support for WECC Now Flowing
-- U.S. Justice Delegation is due here to support efforts Read more »
September 20
Liberia: Govt Begins Consultation With Disabled Community
The government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning with support from the United Nations joint SDG fund is currently conducting a two-day National… Read more »
September 18
Liberia: Mardv Condemns Torture of 16-Yr-Old in Lofa
It has come to the attention of Men Against Rape and Domestic Violence (MARDV) a very bad, sad video on social media from Lofa County wherein a 16 year old was seen being tortured… Read more »
September 13
Liberia: U.S. Embassy Accused of Arbitrary Dismissals
The life of Abraham Baryogar, not his real name, has been in total shackle since his arbitrary dismissal by the Embassy of the United States of America accredited near Monrovia. Read more »
September 03
Liberia: Disabled Community Appeals for Budget Increment to Address Urgent Needs
Samuel S. Dean, Sr., Executive Director of the National Commission on Disabilities (NCD), has formally appealed to House Speaker, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, urging him to advocate for… Read more »
August 30
Liberia: CSOs Offer Recommendations to GOL for National Action Plan On Business and Human Rights
The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI), Liberia chapter of Friends of the Earth (FoE Liberia) along with members of the Civil Society Organizations Oil Palm Working Group… Read more »
August 27
Liberia: Catholic Priests Commit to Protecting Minors, Women Against Sexual Abuse
Monrovia- Fifty-four priests of the Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting minors and vulnerable women by signing a compliance form in line… Read more »
August 21
Liberia: 21-Years On - Liberia's Struggle With Impunity
Korpo Dennis's husband, John Browne, was among 250,000 people who died during Liberia's two civil wars, 1989-1997 and 1999-2003. Brown and his friends were traveling from… Read more »
July 19
Liberia: Cllr. Massaquoi Makes Case for War Crimes Court At UN High-Level Forum
The Executive Director of the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) of Liberia, on July 17 made Liberia's case at the just-ended 2024 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF)… Read more »
July 15
Liberia: Liberian Human Rights Defenders Face Threats As War Crimes Court Looms
The Coalition for Justice in Liberia (CJL) is calling for international support for Liberian human rights defenders who have faced threats and intimidation for their pursuit of… Read more »
July 04
Liberia: 'War Victims' Trust Betrayed'
The Liberia Massacre Survivors Association (LIMASA) has erupted in outrage after discovering the misuse of 300,000 war victim signatures. Dr. Alan White, a controversial figure… Read more »
June 27
Liberia: 'Christians Enjoy Preferential Treatment,' U.S. Report Says
The U.S. Department of State report on religious freedom sheds light on religious biases against Muslims, others. Read more »
June 20
Liberia: President Boakai Appoints War Crimes Court Director
President Joseph Boakai has appointed Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi as the Executive Director of the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia. Read more »
June 12
Sierra Leone: Ex-Sierra Leone Rebel Commander Sues Advocates for Wrongful Prosecution
The Civil Law Court in Monrovia is set to begin hearings on June 15 regarding a US$50 million lawsuit filed by Gibril Massaquoi against Global Justice and Research Project (GJRP)… Read more »
Liberia: Human Rights Group Urges National Govt to Pass Protection Policy
The Liberia Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (LICHRD) recently held a one-day awareness workshop focusing on the National Human Rights Defenders policy of Liberia. Read more »
May 08
Liberia: 'War Crimes Court Should Focus On Liberia's Future'
Dr. Beth Van Schaack, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice (GCJ), has emphasized the importance of focusing on Liberia's future through the establishment of the War… Read more »
May 01
Liberia: Activist Couple Recalls Attack for Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights, SGBV
Gboko Stewart, gboko@journalrage.org Read more »
April 29
Liberia: Man in U.S.$100k Theft Case Accuses Police of Torture
Defendant Abraham Benjamin, a Ghanaian and a pastor of the Christ Embassy International Church on trial for allegedly stealing US$100K has disclosed that he was tortured during a… Read more »
April 18
Liberia: UP Elder Council Lauds Lawmakers for Proactive WECC Decisions
The National Elder Council of the ruling Unity Party has commended the legislature for its commitment to establishing a War and Economic Crime Court (WECC) in Liberia. Read more »
April 16
Liberia: Bill to Create WECC Imminent
-- INHCR says the document will be prepared in the coming days Read more »
April 15
Liberia: Senate's War Crimes Court Endorsement Gains U.S. Support
A wave of cautious optimism is washing over Liberia as its Legislature overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court. This long-awaited… Read more »
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